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Apple app store: 500,000 apps
Android market: 400,000 apps

App Store
Percent free of charge applications
Android Market
67%
Windows Phone Marketplace
61%
Samsung Apps
39%
Apple App Store
37%
BlackBerry App World
26%
Nokia Ovi Store
26%

Store
2009 (millions U.S.)
2010 (millions U.S.)
Apple App Store
$769
$1782
Blackberry App World
$36
$165
Nokia Ovi Store
$13
$105
Google Android Market
$11
$102
Total
$828
$2155
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App Platforms:
Most mobile devices nowadays have the sufficient specifications to withstand the consumption necessary for graphically intensive applications to be run on them. Most if not all smart phones nowadays have access to app markets such as Androids app market or Apple’s app store. Currently there is no strictly defined market leader in terms of app sales, although it seems like Android OS is quickly increasing it’s Market share.
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Types of App

Business:


Personal
The market for personal apps is a very large one which is constantly increasing. These are often entertainment-based apps that are used by users of all ages.

Specialised
Specialised application are designed for specific people and their needs.
Examples of people who would benefit from specialised applications include:

Stories
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